Everyone that contributes to Tucson Foodie, whether they’re a writer, photographer, videographer, etc., is asked a common question: “Where should I eat in Tucson?”
Al Pastor Tacos at La Chaiteria (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Now, all of us have eaten at many restaurants throughout the city but it’s impossible for everyone to visit all of ’em. So, below is the team’s 2023 Bucket List — places we all want to make sure to eat for the first time this year.
Cevapi and Cockta at Chef Alisah’s Restaurant (Credit: Taylor Noel Photography)
Happy hour at Good Oak Bar (Credit: Adam Lehrman)
Filet mignon special at Wild Garlic Grill (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Chef Tyler Fenton in the Kitchen at BATA (Photo by Anna Smirnova)
Cacio e pepe at CERES (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Chicken Mole at El Torero (Credit: Jackie Tran)
CowPig Burger (Photo by Mark Whittaker)
Dandan Noodles at Noodleholics (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Roasted Carrots at Tito & Pep (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Smoked salmon nigiri sushi at Sushi on Oracle (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Dinner at 5 Points (Photo by Anna Smirnova)
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06jan5:00 pm8:00 pmWine Tasting, Shops & Song at Proper Shops Tucson5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Arizona Proper Shops Downtown
Corey Spector will be performing at the new Proper Shops of Tucson Downtown. There will be a wine tasting during the performance. Come down experience the shops, listen to some live
Corey Spector will be performing at the new Proper Shops of Tucson Downtown. There will be a wine tasting during the performance.
Come down experience the shops, listen to some live music, taste wine and then have dinner nearby. The Shop’s have their own bar serving wine and beer!
(Friday) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Arizona
Proper Shops Downtown
300 E. Congress Street
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06jan5:00 pm8:00 pmMusic Menagerie & Pop-up Shop with Lonesome Desert Records5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Arizona Tucson Hop Shop
Join for the monthly midtown get-down where Lonesome Desert Records will be spinning ‘60s and ‘70s soul and funk for the low-riders, hot rodders and all the
Join for the monthly midtown get-down where Lonesome Desert Records will be spinning ‘60s and ‘70s soul and funk for the low-riders, hot rodders and all the hep-cats in between.
(Friday) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Arizona
Tucson Hop Shop
3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
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06jan5:00 pmTap Takeover at Dove Mountain Brewing Co.5:00 pm Arizona Dove Mountain Brewing Company
Button Brew House is heading over to their friends at Dove Mountain Brewing Co. and taking over a handful of taps. Come meet owners Todd & Erika Button, pick up
Button Brew House is heading over to their friends at Dove Mountain Brewing Co. and taking over a handful of taps. Come meet owners Todd & Erika Button, pick up some swag and enjoy some delicious food and excellent beer.
(Friday) 5:00 pm Arizona
Dove Mountain Brewing Company
12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd.
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04feb10:00 am3:00 pmSt Philip’s Plaza Market – Mimosas, Music and Market10:00 am – 3:00 pm Arizona St. Philip's Plaza
It’s the season for Mimosas, Music and Market! Come join for the cooler days of the fall and winter seasons at Tucson’s iconic St. Philip’s
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(Saturday) 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Arizona
St. Philip's Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Avenue
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05feb10:00 am3:00 pmSt Philip’s Plaza Market – Mimosas, Music and Market10:00 am – 3:00 pm Arizona St. Philip's Plaza
It’s the season for Mimosas, Music and Market! Come join for the cooler days of the fall and winter seasons at Tucson’s iconic St. Philip’s
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(Sunday) 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Arizona
St. Philip's Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Avenue
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07feb6:30 pm8:30 pmVeggie Monthly Dinner & Conversation at Lovin’ Spoonfuls6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Arizona Lovin' Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant
Grab a delicious vegan meal and maybe make a new friend! Feel free to arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. It is a casual dinner and conversation meetup, open to everyone
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Grab a delicious vegan meal and maybe make a new friend!
Feel free to arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. It is a casual dinner and conversation meetup, open to everyone (bring your friends). Tables are reserved along the wall to the left.
The food is FANTASTIC! Lovin’ Spoonfuls is Tucson’s first all vegan restaurant, and vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores all rave about the food. If you have never tried it before, you are in for a treat! There are so many wonderful dishes on the menu that you could come to this event for years and never have the same dish twice!
Sometimes, if there is a large turn-out between the meetup and other patrons, there may not be enough seating in the restaurant. Because of that, we have to cap this event, so that also means RSVPs count. Don’t RSVP unless you are going, and if you later change your mind, change your RSVP to “no” so someone else can go. Abusing this by RVSPing “yes” and not showing can lead to a ban from other events in the future. Sorry to be strict, but it is necessary so everyone can benefit.
Finally, there may not always be a meetup host present for this event.
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Arizona
Lovin' Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant
2990 N. Campbell Ave. #120
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